Saint Patrick's Dayis March 17. It is the feast day of Saint Patrick, the special saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick brought the Christian religion to Ireland more than 1,500 years ago.
Saint Patrick's Day is a national holiday in Ireland. In other countries, cities with many people whose families came from Ireland also celebrate Saint Patrick's Day.
In Ireland, Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday. People go to church, visit their relatives and neighbors, and wear shamrocks. Shamrocks are green leaves with three parts. Saint Patrick used shamrocks to teach Irish people about God.
In the United States, Saint Patrick's Day is usually not a religious holiday. Many people wear green clothes, have parties, and march in parades.
From: "Saint Patrick's Day." World Book Kids. World Book, 2009. Web. 30 July 2009.
I like St. Patrick Day because I enjoy watching the parade on television. I’ve never been to New York City to watch it in person but I hope to one day. When I watch it at home, I usually eat corn beef and cabbage. I enjoy listening to the different marching bands and watching all of the dances.
Saint Patrick's Day is March 17. It is the feast day of Saint Patrick, the special saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick brought the Christian religion to Ireland more than 1,500 years ago.
Saint Patrick's Day is a national holiday in Ireland. In other countries, cities with many people whose families came from Ireland also celebrate Saint Patrick's Day.
In Ireland, Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday. People go to church, visit their relatives and neighbors, and wear shamrocks. Shamrocks are green leaves with three parts. Saint Patrick used shamrocks to teach Irish people about God.
In the United States, Saint Patrick's Day is usually not a religious holiday. Many people wear green clothes, have parties, and march in parades.
From:
"Saint Patrick's Day." World Book Kids. World Book, 2009. Web. 30 July 2009.
I like St. Patrick Day because I enjoy watching the parade on television. I’ve never been to New York City to watch it in person but I hope to one day. When I watch it at home, I usually eat corn beef and cabbage. I enjoy listening to the different marching bands and watching all of the dances.